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10 reasons why you should visit Tirana

Helen Gomez
Last updated: 2023/05/10 at 9:15 AM
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Albania’s capital used to be at the top of Europe’s worst cities lists regularly. Due to Stalinist rule, Tirana has been grey and desolate for decades, with a lack of infrastructure and services. The fall of communism in 1992 only exacerbated the situation, as chaos descended on the city and crime began to rise. That is no longer the case. Here are ten compelling reasons to visit Albania’s capital.

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To experience Albanian hospitalityFor the colour of the regionIn the context of cafés and food cultureSkanderbeg Square offers a history lessonA visit to a not-so-ancient pyramidObserving Albania’s elite at workIn terms of nightlifeTo unwind in Parku I Madh (Grand Park)Mount Dajti National Park should be visitedFor day trips to the beach

Although it is often chaotic, Tirana is now a charming little city and Albania’s cultural, entertainment, and political centre. Tirana, home to a rapidly growing population of nearly one million people (Albania’s total population is estimated to be around three million), has a buzz that you won’t find anywhere else in this enthralling country.

To experience Albanian hospitality

To experience Albanian hospitality, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Being invited for coffee or rakija (a plum brandy) is a local custom, and Albanians are friendly to foreign visitors. People were fascinated by the influx of visitors cut off from the rest of the world in the twentieth century.

For the colour of the region

For the colour of the region, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Due to its small size, it can easily cover Tirana’s central area in a day. However, in addition to a leisurely exploration of the city’s museums, monuments, historic buildings, and parks, make time to marvel at the city’s concrete housing estates. Yes, truly. They add colour to a monochrome cityscape by being painted in rainbow colours.

In the context of cafés and food culture

In the context of cafés and food culture, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Albania may not be known for its cuisine, but that is no reason not to prioritise it. Look for good coffee and beer (Islam is the dominant religion, but it is practised effortlessly), as well as decent pastries and gelato. Cafés, set to a soundtrack of Albanian and Euro-pop, are also ideal for people-watching. If you want to make sure you get a chance to try all of the delicious traditional food Tirana has to offer, make sure to book one of the food tours.

Skanderbeg Square offers a history lesson

Skanderbeg Square offers a history lesson, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Skanderbeg Square in Tirana’s centre is named after the national hero who briefly ensured Albania’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in the fifteenth century. In the centre of the square is a giant bronze statue of Skanderbeg on horseback (imagine Alexander The Great meets Thor), and in the southeast corner is the Et’hem Bey Mosque, one of the nation’s most treasured buildings dating back to the late eighteenth century. The National Historical Museum, adorned with a massive socialist mural of victorious partisans, is also located here.

A visit to a not-so-ancient pyramid

A visit to a not-so-ancient pyramid, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Piramida, Tirana’s concrete pyramid, is a short walk from Skanderbeg Square. Built-in 1987 as a memorial to her father by the daughter of Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, it now sits derelict, stripped of the tiles that once covered it and splattered with graffiti. There are plans to demolish it, but some argue that it should be preserved as a fitting memorial to Stalinism’s heinous spirit.

Observing Albania’s elite at work

Observing Albania’s elite at work, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Blloku, or The Block, was Enver Hoxha’s residence and was restricted to only the Communist Party’s inner circle. It is now the epicentre of Tirana’s beautiful people. There are high-end hotels, designer cafés, restaurants, and shops today. Take in the modern glitz of Sky Club, a rotating bar high in the air with 360-degree views of the city.

In terms of nightlife

In terms of nightlife, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Tirana’s nightlife continues to improve year after year, and the city’s clubs, mainly concentrated around Blloku, vary greatly in theme and atmosphere. They’re best visited with the help of a local who knows which ones to go to. Keep in mind, however, that Albania is still a traditional society.

To unwind in Parku I Madh (Grand Park)

To unwind in Parku I Madh; Grand Park, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

Many Tirana residents visit this large, wooded park for a bit of relaxation, whether it’s fishing in the artificial lake, picnicking on the lawns, or relaxing in one of the many café-bars. Given how congested Tirana’s traffic can be, this park allows the city’s Mediterranean vibe to shine through.

Mount Dajti National Park should be visited

Mount Dajti National Park should be visited, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

If you want to get away from the city, visit Mount Dajti National Park, famous among Tirana residents for its fresh air and countryside walks. You can take an Austrian-built cable car (expensive) or the city bus (cheap), and once there, there are hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants if you want to stay overnight.

For day trips to the beach

For day trips to the beach, why you should visit Tirana - Low Cost Vibes Blog, Good Vibes Only

For decades, the powerful in Tirana went to the historic city of Durrsi on the Adriatic Sea to relax (both Enver Hoxha and King Zog had holiday homes here). Nowadays, most visitors are Kosovars who take advantage of the numerous low-cost hotels and restaurants along the seafront. Durrsi is rough and ready but lively, cheap, and easily accessible.

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Hi, there! I’m Helen, a writer for Vibes Group UK and an inbound content creator for the site journal. Every day is unique because I share my excitement for discovering new places with people who share my love of travel. My mind-blowing journey of learning lands anew has taken me along the untrodden ways, having grown up in a multi-cultural background and a country with endless serenity to explore. On the other hand, travel has shown me what is possible and how much work remains in combating vested interests, inequality, and environmental destruction. It’s hard to contain the buzz in the blood that comes from travelling or rising to a challenge, and you can’t always control yourself. Travel blogging is the perfect outlet to express my astonishment and bewilderment to the world. So, follow your heart, see what you can’t see, and leave a trail of Good vibes only!
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